What can you do to make your home feel more like yours? This is a good question, and one that we have seen asked a few times previously. The problem with a lot of houses is that because someone has lived there before you, it’s hard to make it feel like your home. Or, even if you are living in a new build, some people still struggle as it feels so sterile, and not at all like you. So, the best thing that you can do is get started making changes that make you feel more like you are at home, when you are at home.

Yes, it’s going to be a lot of work, but this does not mean that it’s not worth doing. You just have to stick it out through the tough bits, and do everything in your power to ensure that things turn out the way that you want them. In this article, we’re going to be talking about some of the different options you’ve got when it comes to making your home feel more like yours. If you are interested in finding out more, feel free to read on.

Out With The Old, In With The New

First up on the list we’re going to suggest that you get rid of anything that makes you feel as though you are living in someone else’s home. If you don’t love it, then it has no place in the space that you call home. Whether this is furniture, or additions to the home that you do not like, it’s time that you get rid of it. Anything that was left that you do not want can be thrown away or donated, depending on what it is that you want to do. As long as it’s no longer in your home, it doesn’t really matter too much.

Once you have gotten rid of all of this stuff, you should then find it easier to replace this with the new items that make your home actually feel as though it’s yours. Depending on your budget you can do this gradually, or all at once, whatever works for you. You don’t have to try and rush through this, getting everything that you think that you want without thinking it through, only to end up with things that you don’t actually like all that much.

Paint Or Wallpaper The Walls

The next thing that we’re going to suggest is that you get started painting or wallpapering the walls, depending on what you prefer. Some people prefer paint because it’s easier, but other people like the fact that wallpaper can sometimes last longer, that it doesn’t chip or flake, and the fact that a lot of wallpaper has beautiful designs on them. The choice is yours of course, and if you are leaning one way or another based on how easy it is to get onto the walls, don’t. You can always hire a professional to do this if you are not confident in your ability, but you do not want to compromise the way your home looks for the sake of ease. We are trying to create a home that you can fall in love with and feels like yours, not something that you settled for.

Choosing the paint or wallpaper might prove to be difficult though. For one thing, sometimes paint looks different in the tin to what it does on the wall, and that’s why you need to get swatches first so that you can test it out. The last thing that you need is to buy paint thinking that it looks perfect, only to discover that this is not the case at all.

Work On The Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s something that you are definitely going to have to work on if you are worried about your home feeling like yours. A lot of people say that they wouldn’t purchase a home if the kitchen doesn’t appeal to them, and we can completely understand why to be honest. But, if you are in a position where you don’t like the kitchen in your home, then the best solution is to change it. Change it for something new, change it for something that you love looking at when you walk through the door. 

Kitchens are massively expensive though. A new kitchen can cost so much money that it might actually make you weep a little when you see the number. So, if you do not have the money to rip out the kitchen and have a new one fitted, then the best option for you is to make some simple swaps that make the kitchen feel new. You can do things like changing up the cupboard fonts, countertops and flooring. If you have room, you can add something like a breakfast island, or a new appliance to the space. 

As we said, you can take your time with this. It doesn’t have to be done all at once if you don’t have time, or if you don’t have the budget to stretch. Take it little by little, and you will end up with a space that you adore.

Add Something You’ve Always Wanted

When you were younger, and as you have grown up, we are sure that there were things that you always wanted in your home in the future. This is completely normal, and if you are trying to make your home feel like yours then it’s time to add as many of these things as possible. Of course, you need to think carefully about this, about how far you can make your budget though, and about what is most important to you. For example, if you have quite a sizable budget but you want to hire designer dressing room specialists for example, then you need to decide what is most important to you. Do you want to do this one thing that takes up your whole budget, or a few smaller things?

It’s up to you completely. We’re not saying that there is a right answer! The only right answer is that you should be doing whatever makes you happy. Just make a list of all of the things that you want from your home, and you can work on getting there over time, as and when it’s possible.

Redo The Bathroom

A lot of people think that the bathroom isn’t that important, but we beg to differ. There are a number of reasons that you may be in the bathroom throughout the day, and as such you want to make sure that it’s a nice place to spend time in. You want it to look like your dream bathroom, so make it happen. If you want matching his and hers vanities, get them. If you want a walk in shower, you can make that happen. If you want a free standing tub, there are ways to make it work. 

You can do so much to your bathroom and make it look amazing if only you are willing to try. There are plenty of inspiration pictures that you can use online if you are struggling to figure out exactly what you want. We think that the best way to make this happen is to have some kind of theme for the bathroom and stick to it. That’s just our opinion though, you take your time choosing things like taps, basins, mirrors and everything else. The best part? You won’t have to do this again for ages.

Think About The Future

The final thing that we’re going to suggest is that you start thinking about your future. Is there anything that you can add to your home that you are hoping for in the future? For example, some people might want to add a nursery room to their home for when they have kids. Others might want to set up a home office with the goal of working from home one day or setting up their own business. It’s all about what you want for yourself and what you see for your future. 

There are some people who believe that it is bad luck to do this, and if you are one of them then that’s okay, you don’t have to do this part. It just might make you feel a little more at home is all, and give you some motivation!

If you are still struggling with making your home feel like yours, then you need to take even more steps. There are so many different things that you can do, even beyond this list that we’ve given. But, make sure that you have gone through all of the things on the list first, as these are some of the most common things that will help you make your home feel like it’s yours. It might take some time to get it exactly right, but remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and there’s no reason for you to act like it should all be sorted asap. We wish you the very best of luck though, and hope that it turns out just how you want it.

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